About this episode

The episode discusses common money-wasting habits and offers advice on how to be more savvy with spending.

There’s a lot of information out there about how you should spend your money to look and feel your best. This is your guide on the scams we’re not buying into to save our time, energy and money. From upgrade syndrome and gear acquisition syndrome to seasonal colours and how often you really need to get a haircut, here's where we can get a little more savvy with our money.    🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Shop Hourglass Ambient Lighting Eyeshadow Palette Australians Spending Billions Of Dollars Annually On Impulse Purchases – 7 News Aussies’ Biggest Money Regrets – Finder Understanding Buyers Remorse And How To Break The Cycle – ABC News How Changing Your Hair Wash Routine Could Save You A Fortune – Broke Media How Often You Should Wash Your Hair, According To Experts – Vogue How Often You Should Cut Your Hair – Vogue How Much Australians Spend On Clothes Per Year In 2026 – Shopback History Of Nail Polish – UK Manicurist Seasonal Variations In Colour Preference – Cognitive Science Journal   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sally McMullen, Alex Hourigan

Topics covered

• money management
• consumer behavior
• financial advice
• impulse purchases
• personal finance
• self-care spending

Keywords

• money wasting
• financial tips
• impulse buying
• haircut frequency
• seasonal colors
• upgrade syndrome
• gear acquisition syndrome

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 7 News, Finder, ABC News, Broke Media, Vogue, Shopback, Cognitive Science Journal

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